Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals

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Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals is an all volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All of your donations go directly to animal needs.

Adoption Events

Resident Cats at Petco Tanasbourne

Visit the resident cats any day of the week and call Marilyn 503-312-4296 if you are interested in welcoming a cat into your home. Come visit us at the Petco Tanasborne location on Saturdays from Noon - 4PM.

We still have cats and kittens for an $80 adoption fee which includes spay/neuter, ID microchip and registration, FIV/FLeuk test (negative), current vaccinations, free vet exam, and coupons from Petco.

Petco Beaverton - 4037 SE 117th Avenue, Suite C, Beaverton, OR 97005
Every Saturday 12pm-4pm and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm. (except public and national holidays)

Petco Tanasbourne - 18200 NE Evergreen, Beaverton, OR 97006
First and third Saturdays (except public and national holidays)
12pm-4pm

Petco Glisan - 6655 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97213

First and third Saturdays (except public and national holidays)
12pm-4pm

PetSmart Adoption Event - 12375 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005

Saturday, September 10 - 12 PetSmart is hosting an adoptions parking lot event. We will need fosters to bring dogs and volunteers to help with adoptions and info

Adopt a rescue animal and make a difference!

Fall Home & Garden Show Thursday, Sept 30th - Oct 3rd

Located at the Expo Center from 11am - 8pm (Info, Retail, and Adoptions)

Doggie Palooza Sunday, Oct 24th from 10am - 5pm

(two shifts 9:30AM - 1PM and 1PM - 5PM) at the World Forestry Center (Info table only)

If you would like to volunteer please contact Cyndi at OFOSArescues@gmail.com or call 503.548.3963.

APEX DNA home test kits

Have you ever wondered what mix of breed makes up your precious pooch? Now is your chance to find out and support OFOSA at the same time! OFOSA is now selling DNA Home Test Kits for $60. This is a fundraiser, so a portion of the proceeds goes to OFOSA for each kit purchased. They are simple to use just follow the instructions. We will have the kits available at Petco during adoption hours, Noon - 4PM or contact OFOSA at 503.747.7818 if you are interested.

Have you recently adopted? Petfinder and PetFirst are pleased to provide new adopters with an introductory pet insurance offer for just $5 for the first month and $14.95 each month thereafter. This plan provides $1,000 of accident and illness protection for newly adopted dogs and cats. To redeem this special offer, sign up online within 20 days of your adoption.

Entertainment books $20!

OFOSA is selling Entertainment books from which a portion of the proceeds goes to OFOSA. If you know of family or friends who usually purchase one please let me know and I will arrange to meet you to trade you a book for $20. This is a great way for OFOSA to fundraise! Help us help more cats and dogs and sell a few books. Email info@ofosa.org or call Carol at 503.747.7818 with questions.

Past Events

"We Love OFOSA"

"We Love OFOSA" was heard as screams from the crowd more than once during the parade. Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals participated in the City of Hillsboro's Happy Days Fourth of July parade. It was a fun time with the people of Hillsboro lining the streets to cheer on the walkers! OFOSA decorated Bill Nechak's antique fire truck and over 10 volunteers and adoption dogs walk the parade. The children of OFOSA volunteers passed out 50 pounds of candy one piece at a time. The fun and surprising thing was the number people who shouted "hi" or "OFOSA is where we adopted our dog or cat from". The parade route took about a hour to complete with wagging tongues from both the walkers and dogs alike.

The 2nd Annual Paws for a Cause

a Big Success

March 6th was a night of fun. Our guests had food, drink, and lots of items to bid on. Thanks to our auction attendees we raised $19,000. This will all go to help animals this year.

The evening started with KOIN 6's own Kacey Montoya and Carly Kennelly as guests of honor. Thanks to their gracious gift, 2 special people won lunch, a tour and private fitness training.

Robin Gordon made the live auction fun as she got the bidding started. Due to the wonderful friends of OFOSA and local businesses, we had vacation packages, Blazer memorabilia, and the best almond cake anyone has ever eaten.

However, the big winners of the night were the animals. The funds raise will allow us to continue the work we did last year, one of our most successful years ever.

This past year we rescued and adopted over 2700 animals. We treated broken bones, pneumonia, kennel cough, and other medical maladies. We have rescued animals from as far away as California, we have helped shelters get needed supplies.

With the generosity of those businesses and individuals who donated the auction items to the amazing bidders who open their hearts to win the items, OFOSA's mission will continue strong this year.

OFOSA and SWWHS bring 80 dogs from high kill California Shelter to Oregon for adoption

The California crisis continues to touch the hearts of Oregon and Washington Rescues and humane societies. As a group, we are rallying to help the dogs find a new lease on life says. These dogs face certain death if allowed to stay in their present circumstance.

On March 31st, a crew of four representing OFOSA and Southwest Washington Humane society embarked on a 5 day journey to help 80 dogs and 6 cats find a new home. Click here to see the video of the rescue effort.

OFOSA and SWWHS rescued small, medium, pregnant, and puppies as well as 6 cats and broght them to Oregon for a second chance. "The dogs here are grateful and loving" says Cathy Nechak, president of OFOSA. It is like they know they have been saved from a certain death". The dogs will find new homes after a 7 day quarantine period and altering.

The shelter in San Bernardino California has a euthanasia rate of 80% for dogs and 96% for cats. Click here to see more about the shelter.

You can help by donations to fund more trips and for the care of these animals.

Peanut gets a new "Leash" on life

Peanut was a small frightened little girl in a big shelter. When OFOSA rescued her, she appeared healthy. Little did we know she had a congenital heart defect that was bound to take her life.

During the routine exam prior to spay surgery Julie Kittams, DVM discovered a heart murmur. She said “You could not only hear the murmur but you could feel it in her chest”. Peanut's spay was postponed and an appointment was made to see Gary Woods, DVM a canine cardiologist. Peanut had a Patent Ductus Arteriosis, an abnormal connection in the blood vessels in her heart that should have closed when she was born. The outlook was grim, the surgery estimate was $7,000 and with out surgery she had only a few months to live.

Rick and Rita, long time benefactors of OFOSA. have generous and compassionate hearts. They asked to meet Peanut and could not bear to have her not have a chance. They funded her surgery at Oregon State University Veterinary hospital and it was a resounding success. She is playful and healthy and in her new adoptive home. Peanut inspired this year auction theme “providing a new leash on life” because this is what OFOSA strives to do every day.

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